J_A_N0017826G5501_Redacted.pdf

This is a Class Justification and Approval (CJ&A) document for a sole-source Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA) issued by the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD), Contracts Division 025. The BOA is with 3dB Labs, Inc., a small business, for Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) product acquisition; systems engineering and design; training and documentation; and technical support services. The total estimated BOA ceiling is undisclosed (redacted) for a five-year ordering period. Funding is expected to consist of Research Development Test & Evaluation (RDT&E), Operation and Maintenance (O&M), and Office of Personnel Management (OPM) appropriations, with an estimated distribution of support services software licenses and training across RDT&E, O&M, and OPN. The class justification expires on 15-MAR-2031. The contracting activity is the Naval Sea Systems Command, Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren Division, located at 6149 Welsh Road Suite 203, Dahlgren, Virginia 22448-5130.

The justification for sole-source procurement under 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) asserts that only 3dB Labs possesses the proprietary advanced signal processing software capable of meeting the Government's specialized RF testing and analysis requirements. Market research identified no comparable off-the-shelf alternatives offering equivalent integration, performance, and customization capabilities. The rationale emphasizes that alternative vendors lack critical features, require extensive modification for system compatibility, and would result in significant cost and timeline impacts. 3dB Labs has provided previous products and services including software integration, hardware integration, and training across four contracts. A Sources Sought notice (N0017825Q5501) posted July 1-30, 2025 yielded one response from BHPE LLC indicating interest but without a capability statement submission. The Contracting Officer has determined the anticipated cost to be fair and reasonable. NSWCDD currently has no plans to compete future contracts for these supplies and services but will reassess if alternative sources emerge.